Evidence suggested Kathy was intentionally making Jennifer sick.
Kathy was diagnosed with this psychological disorder, where a caregiver fakes or induces illness in a dependent to gain attention. [S35E11] What Happened to the Perfect Child?
If you'd like to dive deeper into the used in court or see how Jennifer's life changed in foster care, let me know. [S35E11] What Happened to the Perfect Child?
Jennifer spent much of her childhood in hospitals. By age eight, she had undergone over 40 surgeries and 200 hospitalizations. Her symptoms were a medical mystery: Chronic digestive failure. Severe seizures. Unexplained infections. Constant need for feeding tubes. [S35E11] What Happened to the Perfect Child?
📍 The Jennifer Bush case remains a landmark study in medical child abuse, proving that the most convincing "advocates" can sometimes be the perpetrators.